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The Old Cigar and Olive

Inclusive Folkestone music bar with live music all week

Venue at a glance The Old Cigar and Olive · Folkestone
~75
Capacity
standingsmall
2 nights
Live music
Tue · Thuper week
–
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Acoustic
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Old Cigar and Olive — Quick Facts

Inclusive Folkestone music bar with live music all week

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The Details

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Capacity~75 standing
Live nightsTue, Thu
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

The Old Cigar and Olive 12-14 Rendezvous Street
Folkestone
Folkestone CT20 1EX

Genres

Acoustic Rock Metal Punk

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PA system
Drum kit
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Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
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About The Old Cigar and Olive

The Old Cigar and Olive is a grassroots music venue in Folkestone, Folkestone with a standing capacity of approximately 75. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Old Cigar and Olive books Acoustic, Rock, Metal, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Folkestone venue directory.

The Old Cigar & Olive is a welcoming Folkestone music bar with live music all week — from acoustic Sunday afternoons to heavy-metal and punk gigs — and two weekly open jam nights every Tuesday and Thursday. Entry to music events is free, the genre range is deliberately huge, and the bar prides itself on being an inclusive, LGBTQA+ safe space where musicians of any background or ability are welcome.

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12-14 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, Folkestone, CT20 1EX

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Common Questions

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The Old Cigar and Olive books Acoustic, Rock, Metal, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Old Cigar and Olive has a standing capacity of approximately 75, classed as a small venue. See all Folkestone venues for size comparisons.
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12-14 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, Folkestone, CT20 1EX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Folkestone venues nearby.
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